Sep 13, 2000: Doubts over flyhalf Stephen Larkham's availability for the Wallabies' upcoming European tour could fast track the world champion's entry into their much-talked about new era
Sep 12, 2000: As if the idea of stopping Jonah Lomu on his own is not bad enough the giant All Black wing has added a further dimension to his sporting repertoire
Sep 12, 2000: Ireland have become the latest test side to switch their kit supplier to Canterbury
Sep 12, 2000: One of Ireland's best known clubs, Blackrock College, have been expelled from this seasons Kitty O'Shea Leinster Championship after failing to fulfil a fixture The club had been "refused a postponement" of their games at first and second team level
Sep 12, 2000: Even though the Blue Bulls have been summoned to attend a SA Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing on Wednesday, the Bulls will pass judgement on their coaching staff on Tuesday
Sep 12, 2000: Former SA rugby boss Louis Luyt was again absent at the Johannesburg High Court on Monday as his attempts to have Johan Prinsloo removed as a trustee of the Golden Lions Rugby Union Trust continued
Sep 12, 2000: New Zealand will complete an examination of its domestic and international season before sitting down at the Sanzar table with Australia and South Africa
Sep 12, 2000: The Springboks will be made to sweat for every cent of their R70,000 match fee in their clash against the Barbarians on December 10 at the Millennium Stadium
Sep 12, 2000: Laurie Mains has hit out at comments made by Cheetahs counterpart Peet Kleynhans in which the latter suggested he was informed about the Lions coach's plan to abuse the Currie Cup quota system
Sep 12, 2000: Following yesterday's reports of cash strapped Ebbw Vale threatening to pull out of the European Shield the Welsh Rugby Union have arranged a meeting with club officials
Sep 12, 2000: Munster second row John Langford expects to recover from the ankle injury sustained against Leinster last weekend in time for next months Heineken Cup
Sep 12, 2000: Scotland coach Ian McGeechan is hoping this week's get-together will help put his squad in the right frame of mind for the season ahead
Sep 12, 2000: Scotland and Edinburgh Reivers star Chris Paterson has jumped to the defence of the Scottish Super Districts
Sep 12, 2000: Edinburgh Reivers are hopeful that they will be able to welcome back Chris Paterson, Duncan Hodge, David Officer and Keith Davidson for the derby game against Glasgow Caledonians on Friday
Sep 12, 2000: Champion halfback George Gregan is out of Australia's upcoming tour of Europe due to nerve damage in his neck and shoulder
Sep 11, 2000: Northampton scrum-half Matt Dawson has said it was a great compliment to be linked with the captaincy of the British Lions
Sep 11, 2000: The South Africa squad for the forthcoming Rubgy League World Cup is set to be boosted by four stars who have played in this year's Currie Cup
Sep 11, 2000: Wasps' Nigel Melville has been appointed England Under-21 manager on a part-time basis
Sep 11, 2000: Rugby Union is likely to have to wait eight more years before making its return as an Olympic sport
Sep 11, 2000: The Blue Bulls and the Golden Lions have been called to appear before SARFU disciplinary hearings with regard to their alleged transgression of the Bankfin-Currie Cup quota regulations
